Category overview, Introduction – Google YouTube Creator Playbook Guide Education User Manual
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Category Overview
YouT
) is home to high quality educational content from around the world. Our
vision is ambitious: to provide a vibrant, global platform where anyone, anywhere can learn – or teach –
anything they want. Whether you are a teacher by profession, a gifted storyteller looking to inspire an
audience with your passion for a particular topic, or simply curious about the world around you, YouTube
EDU is the place for you. We encourage you to continually discover, create, and share educational videos
with the world through YouTube.
This Guide is designed specifically with education creators in mind – to help you understand education-
specific YouTube features, programs, and audience development strategies so that you can be successful on
the platform. In order to get acquainted with all things YouTube EDU, let’s first take a look at our general
education categories and then dive into some of YouTube’s educational resources.
Educational Categories:
Pre-K, Example:
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Channels with content geared towards early
childhood learning
Primary and Secondary, Example:
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Channels that complement school curriculum
Higher Educa
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Channels from top educational institutions,
including colleges and universities around the world
Lifelong Learning, Example:
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Channels intended for continued learners,
showcasing a diverse array of niche content
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